Mike McCloud

I was a proud member of USN MCB3 from 1958-1960 at Camp Kubasake Okinawa. We were deployed from Port Hueneme CA. to build MCAS Futema for support of Marine Corps helicopters. I have worked for over 2 years to get this jeep just right. I have added a radio this past summer. Really a lot of fun. I also have the pedestal mount and 50 cal machine gun which really gets a lot of attention. P.S. I used to drive this on a regular basis to Naha NAS. during those 2 years. SEABEES CAN DO!

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I have a Grey 1951 M-38 USN w/ Bureau of Ships plate on the glove compartment had it for 30 years older restoration all original w/ top & sides even the Military Short wave radio that mounts in the back 24V system new grey seat canvas I am 77 now thinking of selling it have no idea what an original is going for I am in Ventura Ca about seven miles from the Seabee Base. Was in P2V Squadron VP-5 NAS Jax from 1956 to 1960 I taxied in the first P3V (Electra) Lockheed in about 1957 Test Pilots were touring Continental Navy & Air Force bases giving test rides trying to sell them that was before the wings started breaking off but they took care of that problem. Know any body in So Ca that might be interested.Could you give me a ballpark price
Regards: Warren

Really nice looking jeep! Since you were in the Seabees around the time frame of my M38A1, I’m wondering what the exact location was for the Seabee logo on both sides? Was it similar to yours? I have a 1962 Navy M38A1 that was originally USMC Forest Green with USN hood markings in yellow, so it was most likely a Seabee jeep. The electrical connection on the left/passenger side prohibits centering the logo on that panel. I noticed on several M38s that they have the logo set further back. But, I haven’t seen a Seabee M38A1 to confirm the correct placement.